Dr. Kevin Sands Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

There are some people who believe that simply having a cosmetic dental procedure done will solve all of their dental problems. And that might be true – for a while anyway. However, just as with your natural teeth, you need to take care of the new you in order for these procedures to last for a long time. If the reason someone has missing teeth is due to decay or poor dental hygiene, simply replacing the missing teeth with something like dental crowns isn’t going to be enough. Getting into the habit of brushing and flossing, eating right, and scheduling regular appointments with your dentist is important.

Take porcelain veneers: they are bonded to your existing teeth to mask imperfections that many people have after a number of years, or even ones they were born with. General wear and tear on teeth varies from person to person, and depends on factors such as drinking staining beverages, smoking, or even a habit of chewing ice. Cracks and chips appear, and staining can become severe. Veneers take care of this by covering these problems. But just because the procedure is over doesn’t mean that you can simply go back to those habits that caused the staining or chipping that brought you in without consequences.

Because of their nature, veneers are highly resistant to staining, and that’s good. However, you need to brush and floss regularly to minimize any staining that might appear after placement of your veneers. You also need to be sure to see your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. By doing these things, your veneers will last a long time.

If you have any questions about porcelain veneers or ways to keep them working for you for years, please contact Dr. Sands.